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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 935.45, 1,290.92 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 935.45, 1,290.92 and 515.80 is: 711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    935.45 : 1,290.92 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    935.45/1,290.92 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    935.45x = 1,290.92 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    935.45x = 665,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,855.57/935.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.80

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